Angela Duckworth

"Achievement is the product of talent and effort, the latter a function of the intensity, direction, and duration of one's exertions towards a long-term goal."

"Everybody knows that effort matters. What was revelatory to me was how much it mattered."

"The qualities of resilience and patience are essential contributors to success, especially in the face of adversity."

"The pursuit of goal, regardless of size, requires constant commitment and unwavering persistence, especially in the face of obstacles and setbacks."

"Grit is your ability to'pursue your goals'with passion and perseverance as if they are a marathon, not a sprint."

"Character is as important as intellect."

"All difficult, long-term achievements require grit, because if you are taking on challenges, setbacks are inevitable but with grit and patience you will succeed"

"Nobody gets to be good at something without effort, no matter what your aptitude is."

"Grit is more important to your success than your intellect or IQ."

"Grit is perseverance, or stick-to-it-iveness. Grit is important for children and adults alike because if you are taking on challenges, setbacks are inevitable. The difference is how we react to setbacks."